Finally built a reloading/cleaning bench

[langfordbc]

I built mine based off of the NRMA design with a few alterations:

https://www.shotgunsportsmagazine.com/downloads/bench_plans.pdf

I sized it down slightly as I didn't need/want a 72" x 34" top. I settled on 60" x 29.5" (29.5" because it would make the bottom shelf 17.5" deep, allowing me to use just one sheet of 3/4 plywood for the project). I also built it to a height of 37.75" as that was a comfortable working height for me while standing (I'm 5'9").

It's a good, solid design that is bolted together allowing it to be easily disassembled for moving. If I were to build another I would include a drawer or two but am otherwise quite satisfied with it.

 

[madcow]

nice, want to build one for me?

 

[silverfoxdj]

Very nice and solid looking

 

[Surplus1]

That's a very nice bench. It puts mine to shame. You should be proud of your work

 

[Trinimon]

Built like a tank! Nice job!

 

[vagrantviking]

I did the same one a few years ago. Excellent design and rock solid. Especially if you go for a 1 inch top.

Didn't fit in my 8'x7' reloading room so it's become a shop bench.

 

[nomad 68]

Nice job.

 

[HDMopar]

Looks great. Very envious. You did a great job.

 

[sharp shooter]

Very nice. Now invest in a nice rolling stool and you will be laughing.

 

[Rick]

I built mine based off of the NRMA design with a few alterations:

It's a good, solid design that is bolted together allowing it to be easily disassembled for moving. If I were to build another I would include a drawer or two but am otherwise quite satisfied with it.

Yes. Drawers. And slides. Funny how things morph as space gets filled:

All my reloading, casting, resizing, etc gets done while standing on an anti-fatigue mat. No issues whatsoever.